Jordy (left), 29, a graphic designer, meets Luke, 30, a design consultant

What were you hoping for?
To meet someone who’s up for a laugh.

First impressions?
Good. He was chatty, had interesting opinions and suggested sharing food.

What did you talk about?
Our jobs in design. Family. The Velvet Rage. Gays. Luke being a film extra. Beyoncé. Living abroad. Languages (Luke speaks Spanish so he carried us through the food ordering). Exes. Turning 30.

Most awkward moment?
We both thought we’d already ordered when the waiter came, because we’d revised the menu so heavily with each other. Also, when the lights came on at the last bar.

Good table manners?
Very good – he topped up my wine. There was a spillage later on, but we were both a bit drunk by that point.

Best thing about Luke?
He’s up for a good time and very open to different points of view.

Would you introduce Luke to your friends?
I would. He’s easy to get on with and they’d have a lot in common. It sounds like we go to the same kind of clubs.

Blind date operates as the dating column for every Saturday, pairing two strangers for an evening of drinks and dinner. After their encounter, they share their experiences by answering a series of questions. Each week, both daters are photographed prior to their date. The feature, along with the picture, is published in the Saturday magazine and online every Saturday. Dating column has been running since 2009 – to find out how it all comes together, you can read all about it here.

What questions will I be asked?
We aim to learn about your age, location, job, hobbies, interests and what kind of individual you hope to meet. If you believe there are more things we need to know about you, please feel free to share.

Can I choose who I match with?
No. Remember, it’s a blind date! However, we do take into account the information you provide regarding your preferences and interests – the more details you give us, the likely it is that we can make a good match.

Can I pick the photograph?
No, although, rest assured, we always select the most flattering pictures.

What personal details will appear?
Only your first name, your job, and your age will be made public.

How should I answer?
Honestly

but respectfully. Be aware of how it will appear to your date, and the fact

that Blind date has a wide readership, both in print and online.

Will I see the other person’s responses?
No. There may be edits made to both your responses and theirs for various reasons, including length, and more details may be requested from you.

Will you help me find The One?
We’ll give it our best shot! Marriage! Babies!

Can I participate in my home town?
Yes, if it’s in the UK. While many of our applicants are from London, we’re always open to hearing from individuals residing elsewhere.

How to apply
Email blind.date@theguardian.com

Describe Luke in three words
Intelligent, friendly, fun.

What do you think Luke made of you?
Knows nothing about wine.

Did you go on somewhere?
Yes, a queer place and then a bar. We went back to mine for a drink after that.

And … did you kiss?
We did.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
That it was a Tuesday – and the hangover the next day.

Marks out of 10?
9.

Would you meet again?
I would. We swapped numbers, so let’s see.

What were you hoping for?
A hot date with someone who shares my ambition to feature in the Guardian’s “most viewed” section.

First impression?
Handsome, smiley, pretty eyes.

What did you talk about?
The horrors and struggles of being gay. The joys and thrills of being gay.

Most awkward moment?We both got brain freeze from the rum slushies but tried to hide it. And I spilled mine all over the table.

Good table manners?
We shared everything. It was like that scene from Lady and the Tramp.

Best thing about Jordy?
He is easy to chat to and he’s up for a good time. I love that he can navigate situations and varying depths of conversation so easily. Also (checks notes) he’s handsome, smiley and has pretty eyes.

Would you introduce him to your friends?
I would. They’d like him.

Describe Jordy in three words
Attractive inside’n’out.

What do you think Jordy made of you?
Someone that can speak Spanish (I seriously cannot).

Did you go on somewhere?
We went to a new queer space, then to a bar where we got the aforementioned slushies, before a final drink back at Jordy’s.

And … did you kiss?
We did.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I wouldn’t have spilled my slushie.

Marks out of 10?
10.

Would you meet again?
Yes. I think we said we’d see each other at a gay club night.

Luke and Jordy ate at Parrillan Borough Yards, London SE1. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com